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Buick Encore GX 2020-2026
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- Price
- $24,100–$32,500
- MPG
- 31
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Watch-out: Poor driving fun
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
How it scores for you10 scores
Painless small-crossover motoring — quiet, sensibly equipped, and 31 MPG — with three-cylinder urgency as the only real shortfall.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); none of its 4 recalls were serious. About 3% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,100 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 70% of cars we track.
23.5 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 45% of other SUVs we track.
More room than the old Encore, with 23.5 cu ft behind the rear seats — practical for the footprint.
The three-cylinder turbos move it adequately; tuned for ease, not engagement.
The 2024 refresh brought a wide 11-inch display; a standard safety suite from launch.
Soft ride and QuietTuning; front seats are comfortable for the class.
Luxury brands like Buick tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls9 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
9 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2020–2026
- Powertrain — 18 complaints (2020)
- Recall — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera (2026)
- Electrical — 18 complaints (2024)
2026
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera26V539000
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
2025
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera26V539000
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owned a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the GPS failed to operate properly. Additionally, the air conditioning system was inoperable. The contact stated that while driving in the heat, the contact to briefly became unconscious. Due to
2024
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel23V744000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera26V539000
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- Complaint clusterElectrical18 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The dash and instrument panel goes completly blank at highway speeds. A very dangerous scenario. It has happened 6 times in the 3 months that i jave purchased the vehicle.
2023
No recorded issues.
2022
- RecallEquipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: stand21V440000
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain13 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
At 15,000 miles the check engine light came on while going to a store. At the store, the vehicle was put in park and tried to shut off engine. The dash said "shift to park". Took to the dealer, was told sensor went out on transmission. They said it was the electronic controle module. They didn't thi
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The bolts connecting sections of the exhaust system broke off at 18 months. The bolts are not separate pieces. they are part of one side of the exhaust so you have to replace an entire section the the exhaust
2021
- RecallBrakes20V588000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor
- RecallEquipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: stand21V440000
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain11 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Vehicle does not recognize it is in Park even when the shifter is placed in that position. As a result, the vehicle cannot be turned off. GM has issued a technical service bulletin for this issue, but has not yet performed a recall.
- Complaint clusterEngine11 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The 1.3L turbo caused metal fragments to get into my engine which in return caused the transmission to fail. My 2021 Buick encore gx has been in the shop since early February 2026 at Garber Buick in Fort Pierce Florida. The first diagnosis was solenoids needed to be replaced, after the solenoids wer
- Complaint clusterBrakes7 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and several unknown diagnostic trouble codes were retri
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Shifter to park message showing on dash and Vehicle will not stop beeping and drains the battery and you can not lock the car. This is a know problem with Buick Encore 2023 and Buick has not recalled it and did not cover the cost of the repair, which cost me $659.68 plus tax.
2020
- RecallBrakes20V588000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor
- RecallEquipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: stand21V440000
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain18 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
While reversing, the vehicle suddenly jumped/jerked unexpectedly. Another vehicle was parked close behind me, and I was afraid my vehicle was going to jump into it because the movement was sudden and difficult to control. On another occasion, while traveling approximately 20 mph through a longer cur
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other12 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There was no service engine warning light on my dashboard. Pending codes in the pictures below popped up on my diagnostics tool less than 24 hours after buying the vehicle from an Audi Dealer. The engine went into limp mode as you can see from the picture below that shows Engine Power is Reduced.
- Complaint clusterBrakes12 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse on several occasions, the brake was depressed and there was an abnormal foghorn sound coming from the driver’s side rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the failure was not duplicated. The v
- Complaint clusterElectrical10 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am submitting this complaint regarding several serious mechanical and electrical issues with my 2020 Buick Encore GX that raise significant concerns about the vehicle's reliability and safety. Most concerning, I was recently informed by the dealership that my vehicle requires another transmission
Cost to own$20,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$24,100–$32,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,100/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
30
Highway MPG
32
Combined MPG
31
Horsepower
137 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
23.5 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
50.2 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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